Vítor Pereira (footballer, born 1968)
Vítor Manuel de Oliveira Lopes Pereira (born 26 July 1968) is a Portuguese football manager and former player.
Playing Career:
Pereira played as a midfielder in Portugal for several clubs, including:
- Guimarães
- Gil Vicente
- Estrela Amadora
- Oliveirense
His playing career spanned from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. He was not a prominent player at the highest levels of Portuguese football, generally competing in the second tier.
Managerial Career:
Pereira transitioned to management after retiring as a player. He has managed several clubs in Portugal and abroad, achieving notable success.
Key managerial positions include:
- Porto: He managed FC Porto, winning the Portuguese Primeira Liga title in both the 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons.
- Al-Ahli Saudi FC: Managed the Saudi Arabian club.
- Olympiacos: He managed the Greek side, winning the Greek Super League in the 2014-15 season.
- Fenerbahçe: He has had two spells managing the Turkish club Fenerbahçe.
- 1860 Munich: He had a brief stint managing the German second-tier club.
- Shanghai SIPG (Shanghai Port): He led the Chinese team to the Chinese Super League title in 2018.
- Corinthians: He managed the Brazilian club Corinthians.
- Flamengo: Another Brazilian club he managed.
- Al Shabab: He is currently managing the Saudi Arabian club.
Managerial Style and Philosophy:
Pereira is known for his tactical versatility and adaptability. He is often described as a pragmatic manager who prioritizes defensive solidity and organized play. He is known to adjust his tactics based on the opponent and available players. His teams generally exhibit a strong work ethic and discipline.